1969 Skoda 1202 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Skoda 1202 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 1202 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
